Killing pigs to teach children is Zengzi’s killing of pigs. It is an ancient article that tells the story of Zengzi’s actions to teach his children to keep their word and keep their word. The story is as follows:

Zeng Shen's wife goes to market, his son is crying to be chased after her, and she goes to market. His mother coaxed her and said, "You go back, and when I come back, I will kill a pig for you to eat." His wife came back from the market. Zeng Zi wanted to catch a pig and kill it. His wife immediately stopped and said, "I was just joking with my son!"

Zengzi said, "Children can't joke with him. Children are very naive. They learn from their parents and listen to their education. . Now you lie to him, this is to teach the child to lie.

If a parent deceives the child, the child will not trust the mother. Therefore, this is not a way to educate the child to be honest. ”

So he killed the pig and cooked it for his son.

Extended information:

Idioms expressing integrity include: one word, one word, one word, one word, one word, one word, one word, one word, one word, one word.

1. One word, nine tripods

Vernacular meaning: describe what is said as having great weight and great effect.

Dynasty: Western Han Dynasty

Author: Sima Qian

Source: "Historical Records·Biography of Pingyuan Jun": "As soon as Mr. Mao arrived in Chu, he made Zhao Chongjiu Dingda Lu."

Translation: As soon as Mr. Mao arrived in the Chu Kingdom, he made the Chu Kingdom obtain the Xia Yu Jiuding and the Zhou Temple Bell

2. The results of words and deeds

Vernacular interpretation: Keep your word when you say it, and do it when you do it

Dynasty: 1873

Author: Liang Qichao

Confirmation: "The First Big Deal in Modern Times" "The Doctrine of Kant: Origin and Brief Biography" "Integrity and strictness, words and deeds bear fruit."

3. Sincerity leads to the opening of gold

Vernacular interpretation: Where sincerity reaches, gold and stone will open. .

Dynasty: 1905

Author: Yang Jingyu

Confirmation: "Song of the United Anti-Japanese Nationalities of China and North Korea" "It depends on human effort, and sincerity is as good as gold."

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Translation: Things are done by people, sincerity is the key to success

4. Keep your word

Vernacular interpretation: Keep your word and keep your word .

Dynasty: Spring and Autumn Period

Author: Confucius

Source: "The Analects·Xueer" "When making friends, keep your word."

Translation: When making friends with others, you must keep your word

5. A word is finalized

Vernacular interpretation: A word is finalized and will not be changed. A metaphor for keeping your word and never regretting it.

Dynasty: Yuan

Author: Ji Junxiang

Source: The second chapter of "The Orphan of Zhao": "Cheng Ying, I have made a decision. No need to be paranoid."